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Depression and suicidality among Bangladeshi students: Subject selection reasons and learning environment as potential risk factors

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: This study examined the role of subject-selection reasons and learning environment factors in students' depression and suicidality. DESIGN AND METHODS: This study surveyed 960 students from five different Bangladeshi universities using questions concerning socio-demographics, lifestyles, subject-selection reasons, learning and academic environment, suicidal behaviors, and the Bangla Patient Health Questionnaire. FINDINGS: Approximately half of the participants were depressed (47.7%), and just over a quarter reported past-year suicidality (28.5%). Risk factors for both depression and suicidal behavior included not studying at their desired institute, selecting subjects based on future career prospects (rather than choosing what they want to study), not having a study-friendly and research-friendly environment, and unsupportive teachers. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The findings will help in formulating policies for educational institutions as well as providing benchmark data for further studies.

Source: Perspectives In Psychiatric Care

DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12670

Authors: Najmuj Sakib, Merajul Islam, Md. Syeed Al Habib, A. K. M. Israfil Bhuiyan, Md. Mahbub Alam, Noshin Tasneem, Moazzem Hossain, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Mark D. Griffiths, Mohammed A. Mamun

Institutions: Jashore University of Science and Technology, Deakin University, Jalalabad Ragib Rabeya Medical College, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, University of South Asia, Jahangirnagar University, Nottingham Trent University

Language: English

Topic: Student Stress and Coping

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3097416476

FWCI: 7.225

Cites: 65

Cited by: 32

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